Louis Latour : Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Beaux Monts" 2022

Characteristics and Tasting Advice of Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Beaux Monts" 2022 by Louis Latour

Tasting

Color
The color exhibits a deep hue with garnet highlights.

Nose
The bouquet reveals a complex aromatic palette blending blackcurrant and mocha, enhanced by spicy hints of nutmeg. Nuances of walnut and hazelnut are accompanied by licorice and Morello cherry aromas.

Palate
On the palate, this wine seduces with its breadth and generous texture, while maintaining a lovely freshness. The well-defined tannic structure supports flavors of dark fruits and spices, leading to a succulent, lingering finish.

Food and Wine Pairings

This premier cru pairs perfectly with mironton beef, rabbit with chanterelles, or venison with lingonberries. It also goes well with well-aged, characterful cheeses.

Serving and Cellaring

Vosne-Romanée 1er cru "Les Beaux Monts" 2022 is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 to 17°C. This wine can be cellared until around 2032.

A Premier Cru from the Côte de Nuits with Complex Aromas and an Elegant Structure

The Estate

Founded in 1797 by Jean Latour in Beaune, the Louis Latour estate remains an independent family-run house now led by the eleventh generation in Burgundy. Former coopers turned winemakers, the Latours own the largest domain of Grands Crus in the Côte d'Or. Pioneers of modern winemaking techniques, they combine innovation and tradition, preserving historical cellars and century-old vines.

The Vineyard

The "Les Beaux Monts" climat of Vosne-Romanée benefits from an exceptional terroir composed of iron-rich clay, particularly conducive to expressing Pinot Noir. Vines with an average age of 30 years yield controlled production of 38 hectoliters per hectare, ensuring concentration and quality.

Winemaking and Aging

The grapes are vinified using the traditional method in open vats with complete malolactic fermentation. Aging takes place over 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels from the Louis Latour cooperage, 40% of which is new oak with medium toast.

Grape Variety

This wine is made exclusively from Pinot Noir, the emblematic grape variety of Burgundy.